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GK08XGW
Year2008
0-60mph17.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power55 BHP
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VOLKSWAGEN FOX

General information

Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model FOX
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2008
Top speed 92 mph
0 - 60 mph 17.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 55 BHP
Max. torque 108 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.198 cc
Cylinders 3
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 36.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 55.4 mpg
Consumption combined 46.3 mpg
CO2 emission 139 g/km
CO2 label E
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-29
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-22
MOT pass rate
72 %
MOT passed 13
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 28
Total items failed 8
MOT #18 2023-08-15 07:13
MOT test number 658317344531
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-22
MOT #17 2022-08-23 10:56
MOT test number 305440058003
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #16 2021-03-05 13:47
MOT test number 868269360608
Result Passed
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MOT #15 2021-03-04 11:38
MOT test number 617319695582
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #14 2020-02-13 11:26
MOT test number 487461534215
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #13 2020-02-13 08:26
MOT test number 460545350600
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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MOT #12 2019-02-21 10:12
MOT test number 618985678327
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #11 2018-02-26 12:32
MOT test number 302153929084
Result Passed
MOT #10 2018-02-23 09:50
MOT test number 386224622669
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #9 2017-02-17 17:02
MOT test number 983014747122
Result Passed
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #8 2017-02-17 15:29
MOT test number 910058652882
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MOT #7 2016-02-17 14:49
MOT test number 115715090032
Result Passed
MOT #6 2016-02-16 16:35
MOT test number 562527877632
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
MOT #5 2015-02-17 10:59
MOT test number 285928045010
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
MOT #4 2014-02-12 12:12
MOT test number 256393644091
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2013-02-22 15:09
MOT test number 507273853059
Result Passed
MOT #2 2012-02-28 11:43
MOT test number 676879752030
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #1 2011-02-17 16:51
MOT test number 407858041049
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 November 2024
MOT Expires: 22 August 2024
Tax status 1 November 2024
Days left 189
MOT expiry date 22 August 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band E
Single payment (12 months) £ 180,00,-
Single six month payment £ 99,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 189,00,-
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Damage history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 20
First mileage registration 2008-03-01
Last registration 2023-08-15
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Registration #1 2008-03-01 14 mi
Registration #2 2011-02-17 22.737 mi
Registration #3 2012-02-28 33.329 mi
Registration #4 2013-02-22 40.181 mi
Registration #5 2014-02-12 45.990 mi
Registration #6 2015-02-17 51.179 mi
Registration #7 2016-02-16 54.049 mi
Registration #8 2016-02-17 54.049 mi
Registration #9 2017-02-17 56.600 mi
Registration #10 2017-02-17 56.600 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1660 mm
Height 1544 mm
Length 3828 mm
Wheel base 2465 mm
Kerb weight 1069 kg
Max. allowed weight 1480 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number BMD 378141

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